Study reveals cannabis users may need more anesthesia during spine surgery
NCT ID NCT07354412
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how different patterns of cannabis use (like how often, how long, and what type) affect anesthesia needs and inflammation in people having lumbar spine surgery. Researchers will measure the amount of anesthesia and pain medication needed during surgery, as well as inflammatory markers in the blood before and after surgery. The goal is to better understand how cannabis use impacts surgical care and recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cannabis (various THC:CBD ratios, routes, frequency, duration)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to personalized anesthesia protocols that account for cannabis use, improving safety and pain management during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care yet. Results may vary due to the wide range of cannabis use patterns.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States
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University Hospital
Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States
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